Kennedy was the Eagles' stand-in skipper following the mid-week retirement of Darren Glass, supported by McGovern who chipped in with three to follow on from his impressive display against Hawthorn last week.

Naitanui played his best match of the year, with the 100-game ruckman finishing with 22 possessions, 34 hit-outs and six clearances.

The Eagles were dealt a major blow before the match when Luke Shuey was withdrawn due to an ankle injury.